Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down

England
List entry 1013973
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on Porton Down in Wiltshire. The barrow forms part of a significant group of round barrows situated across the downland, representing a concentrated area of prehistoric burial activity. As a bowl barrow, it exhibits the characteristic shallow, rounded mound form typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and contributes to the archaeological landscape of Porton Down, an area of considerable archaeological importance containing multiple prehistoric remains.

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013973. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down?

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on Porton Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013973.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down?

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013973.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman earthwork (3.6 km), Fussell's long barrow (4 km), Clarendon Palace (6.3 km).

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